Best Muay Thai Lessons Raleigh Near Me

4worldlovers: We are the only Royce Gracie affiliated school in Raleigh. You know you're getting legitimate instruction from true Royce Gracie Black Belts.

With three Royce Gracie Black Belts on staff, Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh is the place in the Triangle to learn the time-tested techniques and teaching methods that were handed down by Grand Master Hélio Gracie... Read More →

Socialization, independence, self-confidence, discipline, fitness, coordination, anti-bullying and so much more!

We will teach your kids discipline, control, and anti-bullying techniques through our time-tested Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense and Kickboxing programs... Read More →

Learn stand-up striking techniques from our nationally-recognized instructors. Whether for fun, self defense or MMA, we have the programs for you.

Muay Thai is a physical and mental discipline and is known as “the art of eight limbs” for combining kicks, knees, punches and elbow strikes with small amounts of stand-up grappling. Muay Thai is not only a great striking martial art, but is also great for self-defense and its physical conditioning benefits... Read More →

4worldlovers: The Gracie Raleigh Juniors Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program was created to provide children ages 6-12 with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect....


The Gracie Muay Thai program teaches the most effective ways to utilize punches, kicks, knees and elbows. Muay Thai and kickboxing training at Gracie will also give you a tremendous amount of self-confidence and mental toughness. Our athletes gain knowledge that not only builds a strong body but a strong mind as well....


Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for anyone who wants to learn how to defend him or herself in combat. What most people don’t know, is that training allows you to apply those same principles to fighting the daily battles of life, like weight loss, stress, relationship issues, and self-confidence. Gracie Fundamentals are a prerequisite before beginning training....


Sparring class will be dedicated to live training. Upon completion of the Gracie Fundamentals course and/or 3 months of Muay Thai, you're eligible to take this class. Sparring class will give those who want to train "live" the chance to test their ability and apply the techniques learned in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai while getting an awesome workout. Open Mat allows students enrolled in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program and/or the Muay Thai program the opportunity to spar, drill and review technique....

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Rob hosted a Beginning Jiu Jitsu class for me and 11 of my friends. He gave a great overview of jiu jitsu and we all had a blast on the mat. He was very nice, humble, and well paced though out the training. He even stayed later since we started a little late because of late arrivals. The facility is nice and it is great that they offer Muay Thai also. I think I am going to sign up and also sign up my kids. Thank you Rob for an awesome birthday. It was exactly what I wanted.

Our son has recently started training here. My husband has recently started back training. They offer classes at all times which is great for our busy schedules. This is a great program we wouldn’t be anywhere else!!

Great place to be! Highest quality of Jiu Jitsu you will find in the area.***Highly Addictive*** Once you start you can’t stop.

The professionalism of the staff is unmatched. All of the instructors are great with kids. Both of my kids love being here.


I like to get to know a school for a while before giving a review. That said, I’ve been training in PAMA’s BJJ program for about a year now. I came to this school as a 2 stripe blue belt and have had training from several different places over the years. I can say honestly that the Pendergrass brothers have succeeded at creating and continuously cultivating an amazing environment for learning. You feel like family as soon as you walk in the door. And regardless of whether you’ve never trained before or have been training for decades, there is something here to learn and grow in for everyone. The instructors are patient, love what they do and can break down concepts in ways anyone can understand. The culture here at PAMA is consistently positive and inclusive. Classes are organized well and more experienced students (upper belts) are always willing to help those looking for guidance. If you’re looking for a place to train, just stop by PAMA and see for yourself.

Just started training here. Great instructors always willing to help out. Everyone is extremely helpful and always looking to help out the newbies. Highly recommended

I recently moved to the area and dropped by to check out the bjj classes. I’ve been training bjj for the better part of a decade and can say without a doubt that this has been one of the most welcoming gyms I’ve ever experienced. Great instruction with a good mix of belt levels that gives everyone an opportunity to learn.

This is a great to train both mind and body in the art of BJJ. The main instructors, Guy and Rob, are knowledge and care about their students. I was particularly impressed that they (and other instructors) already knew my name despite not having formally introduced myself to them. That’s a little thing, but it meant they want to know who is coming to their facility. As well, the other students, particularly the upper belts, are great training partners. In my experience, they know when to go hard and also when to help a beginner out. PAMA is an excellent place to train and to be a part of a community looking to improve themselves on and off the mats.

My kids and I recently moved from Florida and were looking for a school to continue our Jiu Jitsu journey. We loved our school in Florida and had doubts we could find a place to replace it. But at PAMA we have found a new home and were welcomed in with open arms. Thanks to Sue, the brothers Pendergass, Boo, and all the people that train hard here. I highly recommend PAMA for anyone looking who is looking to learn jiu jitsu or looking for a place to continue their training.

Great place to train and has the largest media presence I’ve ever experienced in any of the BJJ gyms I’ve trained at. That is a good thing because it lets you know what you are signing up for and makes the gym culture available to see online. And it is a great culture which is very friendly and welcoming of new students and has a desire to see people continuously improve whether it is BJJ or Muay Thai.

Excellent Women’s Self Defense class! Walked away with several very good techniques.

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4worldlovers: Hire a martial arts instructor in Raleigh, NC to teach you self-defense

Beale's Combatives is owned and operated by long-time martial arts instructor Kevin Beale. He draws on over 35 years of training and practicing to provide martial arts classes in Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas.

You can choose from custom packages based on your experience level and age range. Our mobile karate dojo is proud to serve kids, seniors and military members. And yes, we said mobile. Kevin travels to local gyms and training sites throughout the Raleigh-Durham area to provide combative training and self-defense classes.

Call 202-436-6676 today to speak with a martial arts instructor serving Durham and all surrounding areas.

Are you looking to become a master of self-defense? Do you have your dreams set on a boxing title? Beale's Combatives offers a variety of training opportunities, including:

4worldlovers: Interested in trying a class out for yourself? Find a convenient time for your Muay Thai Level I Trial/Intro Class. No need to pre-register for the free trial class. Just show up 15 minutes prior to normal class start time and get ready to have some fun!

“Staff and ownership are very welcoming and present a friendly, if not family type of environment. Coaches are all top notch and will have you improving every class! The other people in the class are great too, friendly and helpful, working together to get better.”